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DMJ 492X

1981 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,425 mi
Last recorded8,425 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camper51,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 492X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front wheel binding

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 15 Jun 2019 8,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front wheel binding

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,268 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre perishing inbetween treads

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2018 7,255 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre perishing inbetween treads

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated

rear exhaust tailpipe rotted off

Pass 28 Jun 2017 5,079 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 5,077 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,997 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,210 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,206 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,941 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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DMJ 492X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 51,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMJ 492X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DMJ 492X registered?

DMJ 492X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for DMJ 492X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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